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Stent repositioning and removal

  • US 20020143387A1
  • Filed: 07/06/2001
  • Published: 10/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for the repositioning or removal of a luminal stent, the method comprising:

  • modifying a luminal stent prior to insertion in a tissue, by adding a tightening drawstring through one or both termini of the stent, wherein said drawstring is slack during normal use of the stent;

    repositioning or removing said stent by the method of;

    grasping said drawstring with a grasping element of a stent removal device;

    withdrawing said grasping element into a protective sheath or over tube, thereby tightening said drawstring and decreasing the circumference of said stent;

    withdrawing said stent at least partially into said protective sheath or over tube in order to reposition within said tissue or to remove from said tissue;

    withdrawing said stent removal device.

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